The Strait of Hormuz is a narrow waterway where a fifth of the planet’s oil moves. Iran sits on one side and Oman on the other. For decades this choke point gave Iran almost no leverage over global trade, but that changed when war broke out in late February. Since day one, Iran’s Revolutionary Guar
The White House is changing up its team again, but this time the firings feel different. A top lawyer and a homeland security chief have both been let go recently, breaking from the usual slow turnover of Trump’s first term. Experts say this could mean the president is shifting his approach, even if
A container vessel owned by CMA CGM, a French shipping firm, successfully navigated the Strait of Hormuz on April 2. The Malta‑flagged Kribi, heading south along Oman’s coast, became the first French‑owned ship to pass through since late‑February tensions erupted after U. S. and Israeli strikes on I
United Airlines has announced a hike in checked‑bag charges, raising the fee for the first two bags by $10 and adding an extra $50 for a third bag. The change, effective on tickets bought after April 3, follows a similar move by JetBlue earlier in March. Passengers traveling to the U. S. , Mexico, C
In a bold move, Iran’s top officials have started walking openly through crowded streets in Tehran. The president and the foreign minister were seen mingling with hundreds of people, taking selfies on state TV and shaking hands with supporters. This public display follows a month of targeted kill
A group of over 100 legal scholars from top U. S. universities recently raised concerns about American military actions in Iran. These experts argue that recent strikes could break international laws meant to protect civilians during wars. Their letter points to statements from leaders like Donald T
Diplomatic moves from Beijing this week show China pushing for a quick halt to the fighting in the Middle East, while also asking for safe shipping routes through a key waterway. Recent phone talks with leaders from the European Union and Germany underline China’s effort to be seen as a voice for st
Trump has turned the conflict with Iran into a daily highlight reel that feels more like a game show than real diplomacy. He watches short clips of explosions and destruction, believing the footage proves his strategy is working. These videos keep him hooked because they match his quick attention sp
Pope Leo, who became the first American head of the Catholic Church last May, has shifted from silence to outspoken criticism. For his first year he avoided speaking about the United States or naming President Donald Trump, but that has changed. In recent weeks he directly urged Trump to stop the es
The American president is set to address the nation tonight, claiming the recent military actions against Iran have achieved their goals. He plans to share that U. S. forces have severely weakened Iran's naval power and missile capabilities, while preventing the country from developing nuclear weapo
